Bowers & Wilkins FP42951
Bowers & Wilkins
38 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Beyerdynamic
82 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Music
Gaming
Work
Studio
Calls
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins FP42951 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | — | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Over-Ear Headphones Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling, Luxurious Materials, 30-Hour Battery Life, 15-Min Quick Charging, Black | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 15 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins FP42951
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong mic (68th percentile)
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average comfort (18th percentile)18th %ile
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins FP42951
No current pricing available
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
